Vince Velasquez (SP, PHI) - Week 5 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in all leagues OWNED IN: 28% of leagues ANALYSIS: Velasquez has always had upside, mainly in the strikeout department, but he's never really delivered on his potential. Heading into 2019, the right-hander had never had an ERA below 4.10 and routinely averaged under five innings per start, making him a frustrating fantasy commodity for […]

Josh Reddick (OF, HOU) - Week 5 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in all leagues OWNED IN: 23% of leagues ANALYSIS: With a line of .375/.423/.528 in 72 at-bats, Reddick has been one of the best hitters in baseball in the opening month. His counting stats, however -- three homers, two doubles, 11 runs scored, six RBI and one stolen base -- leave something to be […]

Doug Baldwin Resolution May Come In A Few Weeks

A resolution to Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Doug Baldwin's situation may be "weeks" away, according to general manager John Schneider. After three separate surgeries this offseason, Baldwin is seriously considering retirement. The 30-year-old was hampered by injuries in 2018 and was a shell of his former self, catching 50 passes for 618 yards and five […]

Ryan Griffin On Shaky Ground

Houston Texans tight end Ryan Griffin's roster spot is in jeopardy after he was arrested for breaking a hotel window late on Friday night. He was charged with vandalism and public intoxication. The 29-year-old also underwent sports hernia surgery this offseason and will compete with Jordan Thomas, Jordan Akins, third-round pick Kahale Warring and Darren […]

Deebo Samuel Could Be Starter Right Away

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Deebo Samuel, who was selected with the No. 36 overall pick of the draft in the second round, could start right away and be paired with Dante Pettis in 2019. Samuel had 62 catches for 882 yards and 11 touchdowns in 2018 and has good strength, speed and run-after-the-catch prowess. […]

Ryan Griffin Arrested For Punching Hotel Window

Houston Texans tight end Ryan Griffin was arrested in Nashville on Friday night after punching out a front window of Hotel Indigo. Griffin was arrested on charges of vandalism and public intoxication. He was released from jail early Saturday morning. The 29-year-old caught just 24 passes for 305 yards and no touchdowns in 14 games […]

Darrell Henderson A Change-Of-Pace Back

Los Angeles Rams general manager Les Snead and head coach Sean McVay consider running back Darrell Henderson as a change-of-pace back to Todd Gurley. McVay called Henderson a unique playmaker, but the pick was made more for Henderson's skills and not Gurley's knee. The Rams took Henderson with the sixth pick of the third round […]

LeSean McCoy Still Considered Starter

Buffalo Bills general manager Brandon Beane said that running back LeSean McCoy is still "the starter when we roll the ball out." Shady will turn 31 this summer and had his worst season as a pro in 2018, rushing 161 times for 514 yards (3.2 average) with only three touchdowns in 14 games. Buffalo also […]

Lucas Duda Placed On Injured List

The Kansas City Royals placed first baseman Lucas Duda on the 10-day injured list with a lumbar strain in his back on Saturday and recalled third baseman Kelvin Gutierrez from Triple-A Omaha in a corresponding move. Duda will be eligible to return on May 4. Gutierrez, 24, was hitting .333 (22-for-66) with a double, two […]

Panthers Select Will Grier In Third Round

The Carolina Panthers selected West Virginia quarterback Will Grier with the No. 100 overall pick in the 2019 NFL draft. Grier will become the heir apparent to Cam Newton under center in Carolina. The 37th pick of the third round has excellent touch as a passer, although his arm isn't the strongest. Grier is also […]

Griffin Canning To Make Debut On Tuesday

Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Griffin Canning will come up to make his major league debut against the Blue Jays on Tuesday. Canning, the club's No. 2 prospect and No. 60 overall per MLB Pipeline, is currently 1-0 with an amazing 0.56 ERA, 0.94 WHIP and 9.6 K/9 in three starts (16 innings) for Triple-A […]

Russell Martin Expected To Start Sunday

The Los Angeles Dodgers plan is to activate catcher Russell Martin (back) from the injured list in order to start on Sunday against the Pirates. Martin did have five hits in 15 at-bats (.333) with a homer before his injury, but he'll strictly serve as a backup behind the dish to Austin Barnes in LA. […]

Miguel Andujar Could Return Next Weekend

New York Yankees third baseman Miguel Andujar (shoulder) could return from the injured list by next weekend, according to manager Aaron Boone. Andujar has already started playing in extended spring games. The 24-year-old was in the running for American League Rookie of the Year in 2018 and will return to everyday duties at third base […]

Eloy Jimenez Sprains Ankle Friday

Chicago White Sox outfielder Eloy Jimenez left the game early on Friday with a right ankle sprain. X-rays came back negative for a fracture, but he could still miss time or land on the injured list, so prepare for the worst if you own him. Jimenez singled in his lone plate appearance in his return […]

Doug Baldwin's Playing Future In Question

Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Doug Baldwin, 30, might not be able to continue his career due to multiple injuries, according to sources. There is a real chance that he has played his last down in the NFL. Baldwin is expected to be out six to eight weeks after having hernia surgery last month, and the […]

D.K. Metcalf The Last Pick In Second Round

The Seattle Seahawks traded up with the Patriots and selected Mississippi wide receiver D.K. Metcalf with the No. 64 overall pick (last pick in second round) in the 2019 NFL draft. Metcalf is one of the best at hauling in contested catches deep down the field, which is something that quarterback Russell Wilson likes to […]

Cardinals Get Andy Isabella From Josh Rosen Trade

The Arizona Cardinals selected Massachusetts wide receiver Andy Isabella with the No. 62 overall pick in the 2019 NFL draft. They acquired the pick by shipping quarterback Josh Rosen, the No. 10 overall pick in 2018, to the Dolphins on Friday night. Isabella is a track star (4.31-second combine speed) and can be dangerous after […]

Dolphins Officially Acquire Josh Rosen

The Miami Dolphins acquired quarterback Josh Rosen and a fifth-round pick from the Arizona Cardinals on Friday in exchange for the No. 62 pick in the draft. The trade comes one day after Arizona took Kyler Murray first overall in the first round. Rosen, the No. 10 overall pick in 2018, threw for 2,278 yards […]

Colts Draft Parris Campbell Late In Second Round

The Indianapolis Colts selected Ohio State wide receiver Parris Campbell with the No. 59 overall pick in the 2019 NFL draft. Campbell has blazing speed as his best asset and was very productive in 2018 in college. He'll need to develop more route-running skills in the NFL, so he's more of a project for the […]

J.J. Arcega-Whiteside Goes To Eagles

The Philadelphia Eagles selected Stanford wide receiver J.J. Arcega-Whiteside with the No. 57 overall pick in the 2019 NFL draft. Arcega-Whiteside loves to win jump balls due to his basketball background, and it helps that he has very strong hands. He has plenty of speed to bring to the table as well. He'll likely struggle […]

Chiefs Trade Up And Take Mecole Hardman

The Kansas City Chiefs traded up with the Rams and selected Georgia wide receiver Mecole Hardman with the No. 56 overall pick in the 2019 NFL draft. This one has everything to do with the fact that speedster Tyreek Hill will probably be released in the very near future due to an investigations into his […]

Eagles Add Another Running Back

The Philadelphia Eagles selected Penn State running back Miles Sanders with the No. 53 overall pick in the 2019 NFL draft. Sanders is a patient and versatile runner that run inside or bounce outside. He sat behind Saquon Barkley in 2017 before breaking out last season. He has three-down potential in the NFL and is […]

Bengals Call Drew Sample's Name

The Cincinnati Bengals selected Washington tight end Drew Sample with the No. 52 overall pick in the 2019 NFL draft. Sample is an extremely strong and physical tight end that excels in the blocking game. He didn't have much production catching the football in college, but the Bengals apparently love his physicality and he should […]

Titans Add Position Of Need With A.J. Brown

The Tennessee Titans selected Mississippi wide receiver A.J. Brown with the No. 51 overall pick in the 2019 NFL draft. Brown put up huge numbers at Ole Miss and often breaks tackles for nice gains after the catch. He's extremely athletic -- signed with the Padres out of high school -- and is very fast. […]

Vikings Take Irv Smith At No. 50

The Minnesota Vikings selected Alabama tight end Irv Smith with the No. 50 overall pick in the 2019 NFL draft. Smith runs good routes, has strong hands and has plenty of after-the-catch upside. He averaged 16.1 yards per catch as a junior in 2018. Smith's selection may cause the Vikings to shop current starter Kyle […]

Greedy Williams Taken By Browns

The Cleveland Browns traded up with the Colts and selected Louisiana State cornerback Greedy Williams with the No. 46 overall pick in the 2019 NFL draft. At this point in the second round, this represents pretty good value for one of the best cornerback prospects in the draft. Williams is tall and athletic and has […]

Drew Lock Falls To Denver In Second Round

The Denver Broncos traded up with the Bengals and selected Missouri quarterback Drew Lock with the No. 42 overall pick in the 2019 NFL draft on Friday. Lock has a huge arm and can make all the necessary throws in the NFL, but he is a little raw and will need to be coached up […]

Niners Draft Deebo Samuel Friday

The San Francisco 49ers selected South Carolina wide receiver Deebo Samuel with the No. 36 overall pick in the 2019 NFL draft. He has elite athleticism and is physical after the catch. Because he's built more like a running back and not a receiver, his durability will be a concern at the next level. Samuel […]

Jaguars Trade Up For Jawaan Taylor

The Jacksonville Jaguars traded up with the Raiders and selected Florida offensive tackle Jawaan Taylor with the No. 35 overall pick in the start of the second round of the 2019 NFL draft on Friday. Taylor has first-round talent, so this could be a steal for the Jaguars this early in the second round. He'll […]

Little Trade Interest In Chris Harris Jr.

Contrary to a previous report, there is little to no trade interest in Denver Broncos cornerback Chris Harris Jr. Previous reports suggested that other teams were interested in trading for Harris, but he's likely to remain in Denver in 2019 if he's not traded on Friday during the draft. The Pro Bowl cornerback wants a […]